LET THE EXCTIEMENT CONTINUE

     The September meeting was filled with energy. I was very pleased to see a number of old friends show up, several new members and some prospective members. I had a number of people ask me about the 53%. If you recall I stated that only 53% of the dentists in Florida are members of organized dentistry. If the number drops below 50% we could lose a lot of influence in Tallahassee. FDA's recent legislative success includes the change in law for non-covered services. If you contract with an insurance plan click here for FDA's step-by-step chart to help you understand how this law will benefit your practice.

     If you are a younger dentist I would encourage you to standup and tell any dentist you know to get involved and join. This is very important. Less than 20% of the medical doctors are involved in organized medicine. You can see how unhappy most of our MD friends have become with their profession in regards to medicine, insurance and other changes.

   Tell your friends that are members to come and please invite potential new members.   Let's help raise the 53% so we can stay strong as an organization. Let's help keep UPCDA a leader in the West Coast and in Florida.

     The October meeting will give us a chance to honor many of the dentists who have been involved in UPCDA. We owe a lot to them and others who put in a tremendous amount of time and effort to keep dentistry great.

      There are many items that came up before the legislature. It is up to us to guide our government to do what is right. To do what is in the best interest of both the patients we treat and the providers who deliver the service.

         I also want to thank Dr. Annelise Driscoll, who gave a riveting and important presentation at our last meeting. We are lucky to have her in our dental society. It was nice to see everybody paying attention - were you afraid you were going to get hit by the Shofar if you drifted?

       In an effort to satisfy the needs of our members our meeting this month will be at the Belleair Country Club. Our own Bob Churney, who has been very involved at so many levels in our local and state dental organizations, will help lead us. Come out and show your appreciation and enjoy the fellowship of being with the top 53% that are helping to make a difference.

With many regards,

Larry

Larry Lieberman, DDS

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Do you remember the officers the have lead the society since the 1950's?
 

Do you as a past officer remember the concerns of your term?

(hint: they maybe the same today)

If so- two things come to mind: 1) you maybe old and 2) come celebrate our society and the member leaders we have had.

Speakers:

Kicking it with Colleagues

Monday, October 27th

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Lee Roy Selmon's in Palm Harbor. Light hors d'ouvres & fun times! 

Washington vs. Dallas  

Join us and enjoy drinks and appetizers with your dental colleagues.  Members and non-members are welcome. Make sure to invite a non-member to join you for the festivities!  RSVP today.

Upper Pinellas and West Pasco Dental Associations

Sunday, February 8, 2015, 5:00 PM

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Mighty Ducks

Cost - $95 per person - includes lower level ticket, shuttle transportation to the game, food and drink in route.   Spouses/guests welcome.

Don't miss out on this fun event and the chance to catch some hockey with your colleagues!  Contact Dr. Jeremy Albert

at g8rjma@yahoo.com to RSVP.

Make check payable to UPCDA and mail to:

Dr. Jeremy Albert

1806 Short Branch Dr. St 102

Trinity, FL  34655

Plenty of notice to get your team ready for the 6th annual UPCDA bowling Tournament!

Community Dental Clinic

Healthy Teeth Clinic, Department of Health, Largo 

Dentist Volunteers Needed! Want to be part of something great that will really make a difference? Volunteer your time and talents to the Healthy Teeth Clinic. Work with awesome assistants and grateful patients in a beautiful office. We work hard to make sure you have a great experience. Tell us the hours and dates that will work for you and the services you're happy to provide and we will take care of the rest. Currently we are in desperate need of volunteer dentists for September, October, November, January, February and March. Call  or E-Mail Christina Vongsyprasom at 727-824-6966 and Christina_Vongsyprasom@doh.state.fl.us for more information or to set up a volunteer date.